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More than 100 days after his son died in custody, a former police officer is still looking for answers into his son's death
Russell McDaniel, a former Memphis police officer, called the Crisis Intervention Team to help his son, who was “claiming to be Jesus.” Eight days later, his son was dead.
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Russell McDaniel, a former Memphis police officer, called the Crisis Intervention Team to help his son, who was “claiming to be Jesus.” Eight days later, his son was dead.
Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 18 points, six assists and six rebounds, the Tigers went toe to toe with the Boilermakers — and were even ahead with less than six minutes to go — for 35 of the 40 minutes of gametime.
Memphis fights to the end in loss to No. 1 Purdue
Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 18 points, six assists and six rebounds, the Tigers went toe to toe with the Boilermakers — and were even ahead with less than six minutes to go — for 35 of the 40 minutes of gametime.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Led by point guard Dug McDaniel’s 18 points, six assists and six rebounds, the Tigers went toe to toe with the Boilermakers — and were even ahead with less than six minutes to go — for 35 of the 40 minutes of gametime.
NCAA men’s basketball box score for Thursday’s game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Memphis Tigers.
Box score: Purdue 80, Memphis 71
NCAA men’s basketball box score for Thursday’s game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Memphis Tigers.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
NCAA men’s basketball box score for Thursday’s game between the Purdue Boilermakers and Memphis Tigers.
A group in Tennessee, including two parents in Shelby County, allege that the state’s education voucher expansion “diverts state funding to private schools statewide that are by definition not part of the system of free public schools.”
Lawsuit claims Tennessee voucher expansion is unconstitutional
A group in Tennessee, including two parents in Shelby County, allege that the state’s education voucher expansion “diverts state funding to private schools statewide that are by definition not part of the system of free public schools.”
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November 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A group in Tennessee, including two parents in Shelby County, allege that the state’s education voucher expansion “diverts state funding to private schools statewide that are by definition not part of the system of free public schools.”
#ICYMI - Rachel Helton is very familiar with the plans for the upcoming UT Martin facility in Germantown — because she designed them in grad school.
The design for a Memphis-area UT Martin site started as a school project. Now, it's becoming reality.
Germantown officials approve plans for a Memphis-area UT Martin facility, a design that has been years in the making.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#ICYMI - Rachel Helton is very familiar with the plans for the upcoming UT Martin facility in Germantown — because she designed them in grad school.
Striking workers seeking better pay and benefits force the Starbucks location near Poplar Plaza to close Thursday.
Strike temporarily closes Starbucks store near Poplar Plaza
Striking workers seeking better pay and benefits force the Starbucks location near Poplar Plaza to close Thursday.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Striking workers seeking better pay and benefits force the Starbucks location near Poplar Plaza to close Thursday.
The world-famous Duck March continued uninterrupted.
The Peabody's lower level flooded overnight
The world-famous Duck March continued uninterrupted.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The world-famous Duck March continued uninterrupted.
Russell McDaniel, a former Memphis police officer, called the Crisis Intervention Team to help his son, who was “claiming to be Jesus.” Eight days later, his son was dead.
More than 100 days after his son died in custody, a former police officer is still looking for answers into his son's death
Russell McDaniel, a former Memphis police officer, called the Crisis Intervention Team to help his son, who was “claiming to be Jesus.” Eight days later, his son was dead.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Russell McDaniel, a former Memphis police officer, called the Crisis Intervention Team to help his son, who was “claiming to be Jesus.” Eight days later, his son was dead.
A former employee of the Shelby County Division of Corrections pleaded guilty to taking a bribe in exchange for providing contraband to an inmate.
Former county corrections employee pleads guilty to taking bribe
A former employee of the Shelby County Division of Corrections pleaded guilty to taking a bribe in exchange for providing contraband to an inmate.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A former employee of the Shelby County Division of Corrections pleaded guilty to taking a bribe in exchange for providing contraband to an inmate.
Stephanie Moss Townsend has owned Bartlett's Egeray’s Party Room for six years but she recently decided to don her signature muumuu and open Bird Dog Breakfast. Read more: https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/section/food/article/57146/egerays-party-room-bird-dog-breakfast-bartlett
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Stephanie Moss Townsend has owned Bartlett's Egeray’s Party Room for six years but she recently decided to don her signature muumuu and open Bird Dog Breakfast. Read more: https://dailymemphian.com/subscriber/section/food/article/57146/egerays-party-room-bird-dog-breakfast-bartlett
The MSCS board plans a vote on suggested closures in February.
First Memphis school closure meeting raises concerns
The MSCS board plans a vote on suggested closures in February.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The MSCS board plans a vote on suggested closures in February.
John Martin has five questions as the Tigers prepare to play No. 1-ranked Purdue in the Bahamas.
Martin: As Memphis tries to knock off nation's No. 1, we have questions
John Martin has five questions as the Tigers prepare to play No. 1-ranked Purdue in the Bahamas.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
John Martin has five questions as the Tigers prepare to play No. 1-ranked Purdue in the Bahamas.
In this week's To-Do List, a Tav Falco film gets the live-score treatment, “Romeo and Juliet” is re-told through a feminist lens and an art exhibition reinterprets the tarot.
Holiday event creep, plus a silent book club/disco and 'Wicked' good crafts
In this week's To-Do List, a Tav Falco film gets the live-score treatment, “Romeo and Juliet” is re-told through a feminist lens and an art exhibition reinterprets the tarot.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In this week's To-Do List, a Tav Falco film gets the live-score treatment, “Romeo and Juliet” is re-told through a feminist lens and an art exhibition reinterprets the tarot.
These tacos are worth birria and fat-stained fingers and au jus dripping down your chin.
$15 Deal: Babalu's messy, savory, cheesy, crispy birria tacos
These tacos are worth birria and fat-stained fingers and au jus dripping down your chin.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
These tacos are worth birria and fat-stained fingers and au jus dripping down your chin.
In the Edge District, incoming Ten Nail Bar received a $30,000 interior tenant-improvement grant. Verushka Wilson, also owner of The Mane Wildling, is the franchisee. ➡ https://dailymemphian.com/section/businessreal-estate/article/57314/downtown-memphis-catherine-and-marys-kuya-baron-von-opperbean
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In the Edge District, incoming Ten Nail Bar received a $30,000 interior tenant-improvement grant. Verushka Wilson, also owner of The Mane Wildling, is the franchisee. ➡ https://dailymemphian.com/section/businessreal-estate/article/57314/downtown-memphis-catherine-and-marys-kuya-baron-von-opperbean
The Tigers are one regular-season game away from the postseason. Here’s a look at which bowls the national websites are projecting for Memphis.
Memphis Tigers football bowl projections
The Memphis Tigers have one regular-season game remaining. Here are some national projections of which bowl game the Tigers might play during the postseason.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Tigers are one regular-season game away from the postseason. Here’s a look at which bowls the national websites are projecting for Memphis.
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the ShapeShifter Art School and Gallery in East Memphis and was taken by Brad Vest.
Daily Jigsaw: Shapeshifters
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the ShapeShifter Art School and Gallery in East Memphis and was taken by Brad Vest.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the ShapeShifter Art School and Gallery in East Memphis and was taken by Brad Vest.
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
WordRow: Nov. 20
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Sudoku: Nov. 20
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Shelby County has experienced cash flow problems at this time of year before, but this time around, it’s raising bigger questions.
The AM/DM podcast: Just how bad are the county's cash flow woes?
Shelby County has experienced cash flow problems at this time of year before, but this time around, it’s raising bigger questions.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Shelby County has experienced cash flow problems at this time of year before, but this time around, it’s raising bigger questions.
Chris Herrington and guest Keith Parish discuss a chaotic week for the Grizzlies, with the loss of Ja Morant, the return of Zach Edey and the rough fourth-quarter play of Jaren Jackson Jr.
Grizzlies Podcast: When will they win again?
Chris Herrington and guest Keith Parish discuss a chaotic week for the Grizzlies, with the loss of Ja Morant, the return of Zach Edey and the rough fourth-quarter play of Jaren Jackson Jr.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Chris Herrington and guest Keith Parish discuss a chaotic week for the Grizzlies, with the loss of Ja Morant, the return of Zach Edey and the rough fourth-quarter play of Jaren Jackson Jr.
Geoff Calkins: Jee Vahn Knight believes an immersive adventure can make Mud Island a destination once again.
Calkins: She worked on the Titanic and the Saturn 5 rocket. Can she help save Mud Island? We can hope.
Geoff Calkins: Jee Vahn Knight believes an immersive adventure can make Mud Island a destination once again.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Geoff Calkins: Jee Vahn Knight believes an immersive adventure can make Mud Island a destination once again.
The sign tells a story of the suburb's past on the square. The building owner hopes it remains as a mural.
Collierville Square repairs reveal century-old sign and rich family history
The sign tells a story of the suburb's past on the square. The building owner hopes it remains as a mural.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The sign tells a story of the suburb's past on the square. The building owner hopes it remains as a mural.
The search warrant and accompanying paperwork are the latest information regarding the alleged sexual assault that occurred in the private school’s athletic facility in Collierville on Oct. 8.
Affidavit points to former student in St. George's alleged sexual assault
The search warrant and accompanying paperwork are the latest information regarding the alleged sexual assault that occurred in the private school’s athletic facility in Collierville on Oct. 8.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The search warrant and accompanying paperwork are the latest information regarding the alleged sexual assault that occurred in the private school’s athletic facility in Collierville on Oct. 8.
After playing for his father Bubba and working side-by-side for 14 years as an assistant, new CBHS basketball coach Brad Luckett aims to maintain the program’s high standards.
'A good kind of different' as Brad Luckett takes over at CBHS
After playing for his father Bubba and working side-by-side for 14 years as an assistant, new CBHS basketball coach Brad Luckett aims to maintain the program’s high standards.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
After playing for his father Bubba and working side-by-side for 14 years as an assistant, new CBHS basketball coach Brad Luckett aims to maintain the program’s high standards.
Tires, tech and the Egg King: Multiple South Memphis businesses received a total of $75,000 in small business loans.
Tires, tech and the Egg King: 3 small businesses plan their new looks
Tires, tech and the Egg King: Multiple South Memphis businesses received a total of $75,000 in small business loans.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Tires, tech and the Egg King: Multiple South Memphis businesses received a total of $75,000 in small business loans.